THE YOGA

Yoga holidays include one or two classes per day, depending on demand. The Yoga Dharma teaching team led by Martin and Fran offers unsurpassed expertise, with Martin and Fran both having over 40 years of experience. The rest of the team are expected to have a minimum of 700 hours of teaching qualifications each, so you can expect the best!

HATHA YOGA – ASHTANGA YOGA

Yoga on the holidays offers a range options, which include workshop style classes, led classes and Mysore style. The experience of the teaching team ensures lots of one to one support and adjustments.

Yoga teaching on the training courses is led by Martin Thompson with the support of two assistant teachers.

Our linage is the Ashtanga vinyasa system of Pattabhi Jois which evolved through Krishnamacharya and incorporating the alignment of Iyengar. We are a Hatha yoga school which draws heavily from the Tantric teachings of the Bihar school of yoga with an underpinning sutric philosophy.

ASANA

Yoga on either holidays or training includes all hatha yoga techniques including, shat karmas,pranayama, asana and meditation. On the retreats yoga philosophy is weaved into your stay, while on the training courses is in set lectures.

YOGA STUDIO

The yoga studio is in the converted barn and is large and airy with views over the hills. It is fully equipped with mats, blocks, straps and lecture facilities.

MENU

The menu is planned around seasonal produce from traditional family farmers and sold from local markets, ensuring freshness and quality.

Menus are either vegan or vegetarian and we can adapt the menus to meet most demands. The teacher training courses have a professional chef on hand, and the holidays either a chef or highly experienced cook.

LOCAL EXCURSIONS

Holidays will include some trips to local beauty spots or places of interest. The training courses include a free day and we can help you if you want a trip into Veliko Tarnovo. The centre overlooks the village of Voneshta Voda which has a spa resort and includes sulphur baths, alternative therapies, massage etc.

The centre is in a nature reserve which is rich in local culture. There are many monasteries close by, walks to a ghost village where it is said treasure is buried, waterfalls and the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo.